Death at any time is hard to cope with, and COVID-19 related deaths seem to be even worse.
If you, a family member, neighbor, or anyone else finds themselves faced with making funeral arrangements for someone who has died of COVID-19 or COVID-19 related causes, there MAY be help for you with the funeral-related costs.
One of the quietest kept secrets in Maryland is that there is money to help residents with COVID-related funeral expenses. If you, a neighbor, family member, friend, or anyone else is struggling with funeral costs from a COVID-related death, PLEASE read this information and act accordingly.
How to Apply
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline
844-684-6333
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available.
Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available. Is able to contact you, and you should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the application process on our Funeral Assistance FAQ page.
Funeral Assistance Policy
On June 29, 2021, we amended the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
policy to assist with COVID-19 related deaths that occurred in the early months
of the pandemic.
MARYLAND received $32,367,85 and has received 7,151, and only awarded 4,812.
Click on or copy and paste the link below to get more information about this law.
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_policy_covid-19_funeral_assistance-updated.pdf
